Summit Counseling
Overview
The Summit Counseling Center is a non-profit organization with 30 years of experience helping children and families. Services are provided through the partnership between Fulton County, Fulton County Schools, and The Summit.
Visit the Summit Counseling Website for more information on school-based mental health services.
View the Summit Onsite Counseling Flyer for details on how you can take advantage of this opportunity.
Summit Counseling Referral Link: https://www.valant.io/prospectivepatient/TheSummitCounselingCenter
Meet Mrs. Sarah Mixson
Licensed Clinical Social Worker | Staff Therapist Assigned Summit Counselor for Milton High School
Education: Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies University of Alabama
Master of Social Work University of Alabama at Birmingham
Licensure, Certifications and Professional Affiliations: Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Member: National Association of Social Workers, Georgia Chapter
Trainings: Trained in SAFE EMDR
About Me
"You’re braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” ― A.A. Milne
Sarah’s passion includes working with children, adolescents and adults. She specializes in working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, and addiction. Sarah brings a person-centered approach to her therapy services, working collaboratively with clients to highlight their personal strengths and values while emphasizing authenticity and empathy. Sarah utilizes a combination of cognitive behavioral and motivational interviewing interventions in accordance with what works best for her clients. She utilizes play therapy modalities when working with children. She aims to create a safe and supportive space for her clients to help them reach their goals and heal from their past.
Seeking evidence-based interventions to better help clients with trauma, Sarah became trained in the Somatic and Attachment based EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). This approach takes into consideration early attachment patterns and experiences, as well as the built-in trauma responses that become patterns for clients. This approach creates space for the client to approach distressing memories with a nonviolent approach and an emphasis on safety resources. EMDR is a body-mind integrated therapy that has been proven to be highly effective for clients who have experienced trauma.
Sarah completed her Bachelor of Science Degree at The University of Alabama in Human Development and Family Studies and minored in Addiction and Recovery. She then went to The University of Alabama at Birmingham where she earned her Master of Social Work degree. While at the University of Alabama, Sarah received training to work with individuals struggling with addiction and substance use.
When Sarah is not working, she enjoys spending time with friends, family, and her adorable dog, Penny. She enjoys taking Pilates classes, watching Netflix and going to the beach.